When I reviewed Volume 6 I said of that volume that it was like a fever finally breaking. “You don’t feel “good,” per se, but you feel better, somehow.” Well, the fever is gone and Tsukiatte Agettemo Iikana, Volume 7 is the volume I have been waiting for.
We have watched Miwa and Saeko go through some serious identity and life stuff since Volume 1. They are not the same people we met, nor should they be. In fact, this is the most “college life” story I have ever read; where the people, their choices and behaviors are all totally appropriate for their age.
Saeko and Miwa have moved on from their relationship – and are doing pretty well at being friends. Saeko’s relationship with Yuria is facing some bumpy parts of the road, but Yuria is a stronger person than Saeko and these two will have new, exciting problems to deal with.
Miwa has a whole different issue. Her new kouhai, Tamaki, really, really wants to be her girlfriend and Miwa thinks she’s super cute, but is still hesitant to ruin a budding friendship. That’s going to be a developing situation.
The characters and the art have grown, Tamifull’s narrative skills are excellent here. We’ve been with them through a lot…and we’re still here as they enter the next phase of their lives. And I’m here for it.
What a great volume.
Ratings:
Art – 8
Story – 9
Characters – 9
Yuri – 8
Service – 5
Overall – 9
I’m still back with the English translation on volume 4, but I’m already impressed at how the characters are growing and evolving in this series — from the pair of doofuses in the first couple of volumes to rounding-out human beings. I’m glad to hear that the series continues to progress along that vein.
I agree completely. Its great writing by Tamifull.